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underwater acoustic positioning systems (en)  

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  • Information An underwater acoustic positioning system is a system for the tracking and navigation of underwater vehicles or divers by means of acoustic distance and/or direction measurements, and subsequent position triangulation. Underwater acoustic positioning systems are commonly used in a wide variety of underwater work, including oil and gas exploration, ocean sciences, salvage operations, marine archaeology, law enforcement and military activities.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_acoustic_positioning_system

    Created: 4/28/22

    Last modified: 4/28/22

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